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Generating new model files (parts)

Finite element assemblies consist of one or more model files (parts) or other assembly files.

There are three ways to create (generate) new model files:

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Importing a CAD assembly or CAD part

(see Chapter 5 and 6)

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Download a part from the Meshparts online library and adapt model parameters

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Using a finite element software such as Ansys® Mechanical APDL or Ansys®

Workbench or Abaqus®

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Script your own macro files

27.1

Using the Meshparts online library

Many standard and manufacturers specific model files you can already find in the Meshparts

online library. You can access the Meshparts online library directly from the explorer tree in

the graphical user interface of the Meshparts software:

In the Meshparts online library, downloading new models is free for all registered users.

Generating new models in the cloud is usually not allowed. This means that you must first

download a parent file (icon

) and then generate new parts from it (icon

). Of course,

if the needed parts are already available in the online library, then you can download these

directly.

27.2

Using a third-party finite element software

If you cannot find a specific model in the Meshparts online library, you can create other

model files using a third-party finite element software. Currently Ansys® CDB and Abaqus®

INP file format is supported by Meshparts. In addition, many other finite element programs

can convert their native file format into Ansys® CDB format.

If you are using Ansys® Workbench to generate your finite element models, Meshparts

provides a small add-on that simplifies the export of Ansys® Workbench models into the

native CDB file format.